Media Center Technician - Pre-Professional Program

Mills James is seeking a Media Center Technician (Pre-Professional) to join our Post Operations team through a structured six-month development program. This entry-level opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to begin a career in video production, media management, or post-production.In this role, you will gain hands-on experience working with professional-grade equipment and industry-standard workflows. You will support the ingestion, organization, processing, and delivery of media assets while learning directly from experienced production professionals in a collaborative environment.This position is fully on-site in Columbus, Ohio and is not eligible for remote or hybrid work.Essential Functions - Ingest, organize, and back up raw video and audio files for editorial and archival use - Transcode media into multiple formats for broadcast, streaming, and digital delivery - Create and manage closed captioning for short- and long-form video content - Apply and maintain file naming conventions, metadata, and asset management standards - Perform quality control checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of media deliverables - Coordinate and distribute media files to internal teams and external partners - Prepare and deliver final media for broadcast and digital platforms - Troubleshoot issues related to file formats, storage systems, and media transfers - Support daily operations, including scheduling and general media center tasks - Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goalsRequired Qualifications- Basic knowledge of video production workflows, codecs, and file formats - Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, After Effects preferred) - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Effective communication and collaboration skills - Willingness to learn and contribute in a team-oriented settingPreferred Qualifications- Associates or Bachelors degree (or currently pursuing) in Video Production, Media Arts, Communications, or related field - Internship, coursework, or hands-on experience in post-production or media handlingBenefits include 401(k) and sick time.PIc17b2dd929ec-26289-40137064